Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Elgin, IL

...Chicago winters. I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am also a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have...

...plethora of students from all over the world. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English and plan to eventually teach in high schools here in Chicago. Part of what I love about teaching is learning form my students. They might not know it, but I learn...

...a semester abroad studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, and have also studied Spanish and German for several years. In the past I have tutored Chinese students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject...

...passing day, I grew academically, socially, and emotionally. Sharing stories we have read as well as personal stories from the heart affirms we are more alike than unalike. Education is a noble profession and all work is honored. I honor my mother who worked in a school cafeteria for 25 years. I honor my father who...

...theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person learns in a slightly different way than the next. Every brain is wired a little differently and that is the exciting part for me to discover together with my students because learning and how...

...one of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying the Chicago life. I look forward to the opportunity to assist your child in...

...where I became certified to teach K-6. Since my undergraduate experience, I have taught and tutored in English and Hebrew, working with individuals, small groups, and after school classes. I love getting to work with individual students or small groups because that individual time and attention is so important for students to feel heard and...

...I also love to incorporate music, pop culture, sports, and news into the lessons so you can see how what you're learning applies to the real world. It also makes learning the language a lot more fun! Whether you're preparing for an exam, need help with homework, or looking to learn Spanish as a hobby,...

...to teach ESL, as well as a good measure of customer service experience; while also enriching the lives of others through volunteering and privately tutoring students from all walks of life. Passion is at the core of what I do, in virtually all aspects of my life- and it is also something that I strive...

...closer to senior year I began tutoring nearly every subject to become a more holistic tutor. Senior year arrived and I was thrilled for two reasons college applications and having the opportunity to tutor all grade levels in various areas of academia. Senior year was amazing and I was blessed with being the only student...

...me feel proud as a tutor. In addition, I have helped students with their writing, such as essays and poetry. My favorite subject to teach is writing because I love seeing a student's idea down on paper and expressed the way they had it in their mind. As a teacher, my philosophy is to inspire...

...practical nature of these lessons provides an immediate benefit to the students by better preparing them to cope with the various issues that they may face in life, and therefore reinforcing their classroom learning experiences. I am willing to put in additional time and effort to help an individual student, including one-on-one instruction or additional...

...confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as...

...been fortunate enough to help high school and college students in various subjects such as mathematics and ESL. I take great pride in helping students understand concepts and integrate their varied ways of learning. I love the moment when I am working with a student, and I can tell that the information has really clicked....

...building relationships with them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I also program calculator programs for TI-84 calculators so that...

...my passion is to help students succeed and to set them up for success in the future. I am currently a Spanish at a middle school. I previously taught Spanish and English Language Arts at a high school. I earned my Bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater. I earned my Master's degree from Concordia University. I am...

...a Master's in Teaching at the University of Chicago and also have a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. I have experience tutoring in and out of schools, as well as experience as a student teacher in classrooms, and love working with students! I specialize in reading and writing support (standardized testing/academic...

...fun, and maintaining student-friendly records so we can track our progress. My students have described me as kind, helpful, and a good teacher. I have the following degrees and qualifications: - MA in Teaching - BA in English - BA in Anthropology - Minor in Spanish (semester at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador) -...

...in curriculum and instruction and an English Language endorsement. I love working with students to reach their highest potential and seeing them have their "light bulb" moments. It is important to me to build rapport with a student to reach their maximum capacity during a session. I am so excited to work with you!

...strengths and present their best selves throughout the admissions process has been one of the most rewarding parts of my work. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Higher Education Leadership and Policy at Boston College, which reflects my long-term commitment to creating equitable and student-centered learning environments. I see every tutoring session as an...